Breathing Vessel

Sandy(Hyosun) Kim

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2022

Breathing Vessel

earthenware, 45x35x35cm, 2022

The vessel's original function is to take in water through its mouth. However, in this vessel, its mouth is closed off and there are small holes on the surface that are barely visible to us. Even when some things may seem closed, they can be taking in and pouring out at the same time. Likewise, humans also take in water and air through the mouth but also dehydrates through the small pores of our body at the same time.

Breathing Vessel, Broken Vessel, at the Ceramic Field

During the process of making, a ceramic piece ‘Breathing Vessel’ broke when it fell onto the ground. Due to its pointed edge, it was destined to be broken when it wasn’t held in someone’s arms.

‘Broken Vessel’ and ‘At the Ceramic Field’ are two consecutive performances that record the process of breaking and letting go of the 'Breathing Vessel’.

When the ‘Breathing Vessel’ was broken, I kept the remaining pieces hoping to restore them one day. Yet ended up having to accept that all ceramic pieces eventually end up broken. The performance became a duration for me to process what acceptance and remembrance could mean.